Growing runner beans with kids

Runner beans are super easy to grow and don't take up much space. They'll happily grow in a container or in the ground - even in a flower bed! Unless you have magic beans like 'Jack and the Beanstalk' of course - then you'd need a very BIG garden!

What you'll need:

• • Runner bean seeds
• • Multipurpose compost
• • Large container (if you're not planting in the ground)
• • Long sticks and string

Step 1: Get the soil ready

Runner beans like to climb up poles
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Step 2: Plant your seeds

Runner bean seeds are quite big
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Step 3: Look after your plants

Give plants plenty of water
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Step 4: Eat your beans

Pick often so more will grow
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Suggested varieties:

• • White flowers and masses of beans: White Lady
• • Red flowers and 35cm long beans: Scarlet Emperor
• • Unusual pink flowers and soft beans: Tenderstar

There's plenty more information in the downloadable guide. Print it out for more detailed instructions and even more handy runner bean facts!

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